Using SEI Strategies in a SIOP Lesson Plan

SIOP Lesson Plan

13 October 2013 Grade/Class/Subject: English language Learners

Unit/Theme: Science Standards: English language learners will communicate the information, ideas, and the concepts for their academic success in the subject area of Science.

Content Objective(s): The student will learn about the basic concepts of solar system as described by science.

Language Objective(s): Write down the names of the planets and their characteristics, and also explain to your friend about the specific planet of Solar system.

Key Vocabulary

Axis, Planet, Earth, Mars, Uranus, Venus, Mercury, Sun, Moon, Stars, Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, Gravity, Magnitude, Diameter, Galaxy.

Supplementary Materials

Power point, pictures of planets, videos of the planets, model of sun and moon, white board, marker, worksheets.

SIOP Features

Preparation

Scaffolding

Grouping Options

___ Adaptation of content

___ Links to background

___ Links to past learning

___ Strategies incorporated

___ Modeling

___ Guided practice

___ Independent practice

___ Comprehensible input

___ Whole class

___ Small groups

___ Partners

___ Independent

Integration of Processes

Application

Assessment

___ Reading

___ Writing

___ Speaking

___ Listening

___ Hands-on

___ Meaningful

___ Linked to objectives

___ Promotes engagement

___ Individual

___ Group

___ Written

___ Oral

Lesson Sequence:

I will conduct this lesson with the help of videos, pictures, and worksheets. The lesson requires the use of PowerPoint presentations in order to successfully present the students with an attractive layout. This mode of teaching helps the students in voicing their concerns as well as looks to involve a high degree of student involvement in the lessons.

Reflection:

The performance of students is assessed with the use of quizzes, assignments, and comprehensive exams. Such types of assessments are highly effective in shaping the personal and academic development of students. It is highly vital for teachers to adopt innovative and modern teaching methods so as to ensure that the distinct needs of students are met with the adoption of latest technologies.

Essay

Introduction

It is not an easy task to teach a lesson effectively. A teacher should be well aware of teaching strategies and standards. A teacher should make the lesson more interesting by different approaches. Students will not take interest in the lesson, if it is not interesting. Teacher should introduce best techniques in his class to build up a keen interest of the students. A teacher should include feedback system in his class to make his lesson more effective. Building up a background of the lesson is another valuable approach. Grouping of the students and interaction practices will also help to build up the interests of the students. Vocabulary instructions may be beneficial to give the core concept of the lesson (Kelly, 2013).

Discussion

It is essential for the teacher to plan, develop, and organize instructions to improve the effectiveness of the lesson. It is the most important strategy of the teacher to plan his subject before giving a lecture. A teacher should know each and every thing about the lesson. A teacher will find that his job is getting much easier by planning his lessons. A teacher should upgrade and develop his course in each semester to include the major developments occurred in the subject. This strategy will help to keep the material fresh and innovative. A teacher should maintain complete ...